MULTIPLE flood alerts remain in place across parts of Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham today (Tuesday, October 1) after a day of heavy rainfall. 

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) issued alerts for the River Alyn at Rossett, Alyn catchment, River Dee communities from Llangollen to Trevalyn Meadows, River Alyn at Mold and the Lower Dee catchment. 

For the River Alyn at Mold, NRW said: "River levels are rising. Flooding to property is possible. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected. Flood defences are now in operation and inspections taking place.

"Overtopping and/or breaches of these defences may cause flooding to properties at risk. The rainfall is forecast to ease by approximately midnight.

"We will continue to monitor the situation."

Five flood alerts are in place in Flintshire and Wrexham.Five flood alerts are in place in Flintshire and Wrexham. (Image: Natural Resources Wales) There is some more rain forecast on Tuesday, but considerably less (around 4mm) than yesterday - whereby around 40mm fell. 

Yesterday, numerous roads in the area flooded, including Upper Denbigh Road in St Asaph. The section close to the new housing estate on the grounds of the old HM Stanley hospital was completely closed due to the flooding.